CA042: When things don't go to plan and other lessons from a trip

We’re just back from a long trip.  We’ve had great times, met wonderful people and had a lot of fun.  But it wasn’t all sweetness and light. 

 

We had our share of things not going to plan, which can be especially frustrating when you think you’ve planned something carefully.

 

If you heard episode 41 last week you’ll know about our trip because we talked about the benefits of travel – and some of the good things we learnt or have been reminded of while away. That was part 1 – so this must be part 2!

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right… and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” Marilyn Munroe

In episode 42 you’ll find out about:

 

• Who does the travel planning at Brilliant Living HQ
• When things don’t go to plan
• The hire car incident
• How many cases Kathryn and Julian take on holiday
• The right apartment but wrong key incident
• A double dose of snow
• Why fortune-telling is a waste of time and energy
• Trust in the process
• Wi-Fi and a love hate relationship
• The late podcast episode
• A missing microphone
• Going with the flow
• Change what you can – accept what you can’t
• Deal with it or let it go
• Nature and the pursuit of happiness
• The power of silence
• Mixing life up

“As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can.” – John Muir

Send us your stories

Let us know about something you’ve learnt while travelling, doing something different to your normal routine or when things don’t go to plan.

Send it to [e-mail] and we’ll include it in a future podcast.